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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 522.62 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 522.62 and 186.02 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 522.62 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/522.62 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 522.62 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 97,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,217.77/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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